CVE-2009-4240

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in unspecified setuid executables in the DataStage subsystem in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1 before FP1 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.37% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/60807 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21406224
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37245 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3432 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR30394 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37556 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54609 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4240?
CVE-2009-4240 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4240?
To fix CVE-2009-4240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4240 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-4240 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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